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North Prong Medina River

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Why you'll love it

24.9 mi run
Seasonal — can run dry
37 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Seasonal — can run dry
Average flow
37 cfs
Average current
1.1 ft/s
Gradient
22.9 ft/mi
Drainage area
156 sq mi

Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.

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North Prong Medina River

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About this water

North Prong Medina River is a 25-mile paddling stretch near Medina, Texas. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 37 cfs and a gradient of about 22.9 feet per mile.

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~36 min drive

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~47 min drive

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~54 min drive

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